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Explore the mesmerizing cultural wonders of Melk, Austria, with Adventure Life's 30 intriguing tours for 2025. Delve into the heart of this picturesque destination, nestled along the Danube River, and uncover its rich history and artistic heritage. From the iconic Melk Abbey to the charming wine villages and enchanting Christmas markets, each tour offers a unique perspective on the cultural tapestry of Melk. Wander through historic sites, savor local delicacies, and immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of this Austrian gem. With activities ranging from urban exploration to archaeological site visits and river cruises, there's something for every cultural enthusiast. Embark on a journey that will captivate your senses and leave you with unforgettable memories of Melk. Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Visit charming Passau
$3,539
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Magna on the Danube - Budapest to Vilshofen

Budapest to Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna
  • Experience Melk Abbey
  • Explore Passau
  • Discover Salzburg
  • Visit Vienna
Starts / Ends:
Budapest / Vilshofen
Activities:
Biking, Hiking, River Cruises, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard the MS AmaMagna. Immerse yourself in captivating architecture, classical music, stunning scenery, and delectable cuisine. From apricot brandy tastings in Dürnstein to an exclusive wine festival in Spitz, indulge in epicurean …
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Enjoy a quiet moment on the banks of the Danube
$9,590
2-for-1
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Gems of the Danube

8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Amber
  • Explore Budapest’s architecture
  • Visit Durnstein, scenic vineyards
  • Discover Melk, magnificent abbey
  • Explore Regensburg, medieval town
Starts / Ends:
Budapest / Munich
Activities:
Biking, Hiking, Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Scenic Amber. Start your journey in Budapest, one of Europe's most stunning cities, before crossing into Austria to discover the elegance of Vienna. Vienna is a city that has nurtured great minds like Mozart, Sigmund Freud, and Beethoven, and it is a rich …
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Panoramic view of Vilshofen
$3,639
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Magna on the Danube - Cruise only

Vilshofen to Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna
  • Explore Passau
  • Discover Salzburg
  • Experience Melk Abbey
  • Visit Vienna
Starts / Ends:
Vilshofen / Budapest
Activities:
Biking, Hiking, River Cruises, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard the MS AmaMagna. Immerse yourself in captivating architecture, classical music, stunning scenery, and delectable cuisine. From apricot brandy tastings in Dürnstein to an exclusive wine festival in Spitz, indulge in epicurean …
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Explore Vienna's beautiful gardens while touring through Europe
$7,790
2-for-1
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Danube Explorer

Budapest - Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Destiny
  • Explore the area around Buda Castle
  • Walk along the lanes of Bratislava
  • Take a look at the Baroque palaces
  • Enjoy a tour to Melk Abbey
Starts / Ends:
Budapest / Munich
Activities:
River Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Welcome to the “Pearl of the Danube”. Ride a coach to explore UNESCO World Heritage-listed city center. Visit some architectural wonders from across the ages, following a journey from Budapest’s Roman beginnings to the addition of ornate Romanesque and Baroque architecture in the …
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Wander a cozy Christmas Market
$4,439
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Christmas Markets on the Danube - Cruise Only

Budapest - Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna
  • Explore Budapest’s Christmas Market
  • Visit Bratislava’s Coronation sites
  • Stroll Vienna's Schönbrunn Markets
  • Discover Linz’s old town
Starts / Ends:
Budapest / Vilshofen
Activities:
Biking, Christmas Market Visits, Hiking, River Cruises, Village Visits, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day river cruise aboard the MS AmaMagna. Celebrate the holiday season in grand European style as you journey through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany. Explore the festive capitals of Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna, where dazzling Christmas lights, towering evergreens, and …
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Durnstein
$3,839
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Blue Danube Discovery - Cruise Only

Budapest - Nuremberg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalea
  • Hike to Durnstein’s fortress ruins
  • Explore Vienna’s imperial past
  • Visit Nuremberg’s grand castle site
  • Walk Bratislava’s historic streets
Activities:
Biking, Hiking, Local Market Visits, River Cruises, Village Visits, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg aboard the MS Amalea. Explore Europe's artistic, historical, and cultural gems on a stunning river cruise from Budapest to Vienna, Passau, and the UNESCO-listed Regensburg. Visit grand cathedrals and Baroque abbeys, savor Vienna's …
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Enjoy a beautiful river view at sunset.
$4,514
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Romantic Danube

11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata
  • Tour historical sites in Prague
  • See old-world architecture
  • Bike along the Inn River
  • Choose from optional excursions
Activities:
Biking, Hiking, Land & Sea Exploration, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Variable
Travel through captivating cities, beginning with a 3-night stay in fairytale Prague followed with an 8-day river cruise on the timeless Danube River from Vilshofen to Budapest. Explore a 2,000-year-old city and visit Europe’s largest pipe organ, savor local wines throughout the Wachau …
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Explore Budapest from the serene Danube
$8,490
2-for-1
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Danube Explorer & Highlights of Budapest

Munich/Passau - Budapest - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Luna
  • Explore the Danube River
  • Visit UNESCO heritage sites
  • Explore Central Europe
  • Learn about the history of Europe
Starts / Ends:
Munich / Budapest
Activities:
River Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on this 10-day Danube Explorer & Highlights of Budapest Cruise aboard Emerald Luna along the Danube River's shores, with an extended sojourn in the splendid city of Budapest. This itinerary unveils the beauty of five countries and five remarkable UNESCO World Heritage sites, …
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Christmas Market in Prague
$6,124
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Christmas Markets on the Danube

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna
  • Explore Budapest’s grand landmarks
  • Discover Buda and Pest’s wonders
  • Visit Bratislava’s festive market
  • Wander Vienna’s Christmas magic
Starts / Ends:
Budapest / Prague
Activities:
Biking, Christmas Market Visits, Hiking, Land & Sea Exploration, Village Visits, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 13-day cruise aboard the MS AmaMagna. Immerse yourself in the magic of timeless holiday traditions across five countries—Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic. Explore iconic cities—Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, and Prague—transformed into winter …
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Hungarian parliament, Budapest
$5,424
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Blue Danube Discovery

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata
  • Admire charming Budapest
  • Enjoy unique Hungarian traditions
  • Discover Vienna's Imperial Palace
  • Taste Dürnstein’s unique wine
Activities:
Biking, Hiking, River Cruises, Urban Exploration, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Variable
Enjoy the history and cultural treasures of the Danube as you cruise to some of Europe’s most famous destinations. From Budapest, a haven for musicians, writers, and artists, cruise to Vienna, Bratislava, Passau, and Regensburg. Along the way, visit magnificent cathedrals and baroque abbeys. …
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Take a ride on the ferris wheel or take a stroll through the Christmas Market
$4,199
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Danube Holiday Markets

Budapest to Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Maria Theresa
  • Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market
  • Experience a Slovakian Christmas
  • Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Discover Vienna Art History Museum
  • Step into Benedictine Monastery
Starts / Ends:
Budapest / Passau
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Christmas Market Visits, River Cruises, Urban Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Celebrate the season in the birthplace of many beloved holiday traditions on this 8-day cruise through the Danube. Budapest has celebrated Christmas for a thousand years, since the reign of St. Stephen, the king who founded Hungary and encouraged the spread of Christianity. In Bratislava, where a …
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Vienna
$4,139
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Iconic Christmas Markets - Cruise Only

Nuremberg - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalea
  • Visit the Great Market Hall
  • Explore Vörösmarty Square
  • Join a guided bike ride
  • Join a walking tour of Passau
Activities:
Biking, Christmas Market Visits, Hiking, River Cruises
Activity Level:
Variable
Travel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and historic towns bedecked with twinkling Christmas trees and lined with wooden huts gleaming with handcrafted treasures. Iconic Christmas Markets are plentiful and are on full display for your pleasure: …
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Take a quiet moment in Passau
$7,790
2-for-1
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Danube Explorer

Budapest - Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Star
  • Explore the area around Buda Castle
  • Look at ornate architecture
  • Enjoy a tour of Melk Abbey
  • Visit the city center in Vienna
Starts / Ends:
Budapest / Passau
Activities:
Hiking, River Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Take beautiful pictures in every city visited on this 8-day voyage with Emerald Star. Capture every moment and be a true Danube Explorer. Visit cities like Vienna, Bratislava, and Linz. Journey by coach to Ceský Krumlov in the Czech Republic. This journey begins in Budapest also known as the …
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Hungarian parliament, Budapest
$3,939
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Iconic Christmas Markets - Cruise Only

Budapest - Nuremberg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata
  • Visit the Great Market Hall
  • Tour Vienna by Night
  • Explore Melk Abbey
  • Take a guided bike ride
Activities:
Biking, Christmas Market Visits, River Cruises
Activity Level:
Variable
Travel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and historic towns bedecked with twinkling Christmas trees and lined with wooden huts gleaming with handcrafted treasures. Iconic Christmas Markets are plentiful and are on full display for your pleasure: …
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Admire the Art Nouveau architecture of Prague
$11,945
2-for-1
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Gems of the Danube with Prague

Prague - Budapest - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Opal
  • Explore Prague's Gothic charm
  • Visit Passau's historic beauty
  • Stroll Vienna's imperial elegance
  • Tour Melk's breathtaking abbey
Starts / Ends:
Prague / Budapest
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, Hiking, Land & Sea Exploration, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration, Village Visits, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise aboard the Scenic Opal. Discover the heart of Europe on this unforgettable journey through Prague, Regensburg, Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest. Begin in the Gothic splendor of Prague, with highlights like the Astronomical Clock and Charles Bridge. In Regensburg, explore …
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Nuremberg
$5,724
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Iconic Christmas Markets

Budapest - Prague - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaverde
  • Explore Nuremberg’s Christmas glow
  • Visit Vienna’s festive Town Hall
  • Walk Passau’s historic old town
  • Bike through Melk’s serene paths
Starts / Ends:
Budapest / Prague
Activities:
Biking, Christmas Market Visits, Hiking, Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 13-day cruise with stays in Budapest and Prague aboard the MS Amaverde. Step into a winter wonderland as you stroll along cobblestone streets through majestic cities and charming historic towns, aglow with twinkling Christmas trees and lined with wooden stalls brimming with handcrafted …
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Christmas Market in Prague
$5,834
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Iconic Christmas Markets

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalea
  • Visit The Great Synagogue
  • Explore Rathaus
  • Take a guided bike ride
  • Sample Bavaria’s specialties
Activities:
Biking, Christmas Market Visits, River Cruises
Activity Level:
Variable
Travel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and historic towns bedecked with twinkling Christmas trees and lined with wooden huts gleaming with handcrafted treasures. Iconic Christmas Markets are plentiful and are on full display for your pleasure: …
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Evening in Vienna, Austria
$5,524
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Iconic Christmas Markets

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata
  • Visit the Great Synagogue
  • Tour the vibrant Great Market Hall
  • Travel through the Austrian Alps
  • Explore Prague’s Christmas Markets
Activities:
Biking, Christmas Market Visits, Land & Sea Exploration, River Cruises
Activity Level:
Variable
Travel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and historic towns bedecked with twinkling Christmas trees and lined with wooden huts gleaming with handcrafted treasures. Iconic Christmas Markets are plentiful and are on full display for your pleasure: …
Cruise Details
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